Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos: A Tasty Recipe You Must Try! are a mouthwatering blend of crispy fried shrimp and a zesty bang bang sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for taco night or any festive occasion, these tacos deliver a delightful crunch and a flavor explosion that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Soak the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, then dip back into buttermilk and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- For the bang bang sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha.
- Assemble tacos by placing cabbage on tortillas, topping with shrimp and sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg